Assistant Head Teacher

Witherslack Group; Exhall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Exhall is looking for an Assistant Head Teacher to support children with Autism and emotional needs. You will work closely with the Head Teacher to set a vision for the school, ensuring a nurturing environment. Key responsibilities include guiding teaching practices and developing a strong staff team. The ideal candidate has leadership experience and Qualified Teacher Status. This role offers competitive salary and excellent benefits, along with a commitment to inclusion and personal growth.

Benefits

Full school holidays

Flexible benefits options

Medical cover

Pension scheme

Wellbeing tools

Recommend-a-friend bonus

Responsibilities

• Set vision for the school alongside the Head Teacher.
• Support children and young people with Autism and emotional needs.
• Develop a strong staff team using interpersonal skills.

Skills

Teaching experience

Leadership and management

Drive to improve teaching quality

Understanding of behaviours for learning

Effective leadership and coaching

Interpersonal skills development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Please note: This role is to start in June 2026. £60,145 - £66,368 + excellent benefits Those Huge Small Victories.

Our Assistant Head Teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There's lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and, whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference.

Get out what you put in

You’ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Alongside the Head Teacher, you’ll set the vision for the future of the school, ensuring we have the right people and plans in place to see that our young people leave feeling proud of what they’ve achieved.

It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As an Assistant Head Teacher at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all the support you need to succeed, from the broader management team, to a range of supporting specialists. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well‑resourced and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career.

Opening in September 2026, Ardenwood School

Ardenwood School is a purpose‑built, brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art Primary school, catering for up to 40 pupils with a wide range of needs including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. This new exciting opportunity serves Coventry and the wider communities; you are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered.

What we do for you

• Training: A full induction and on‑the‑job training
• Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays
• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our Head Teachers have been promoted from within our group
• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an optician’s or dentist appointment and a host of high‑street discounts
• Pension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers' Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools here
• A recommend‑a‑friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time

Bring your whole‑self to work

• You have previous teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status
• You have leadership and management experience
• Your drive to raise the quality of teaching and learning
• Your understanding of what good behaviours for learning look like
• Your effective leadership and coaching skills
• Your knowledge of how best to use interpersonal skills to develop a strong staff team

Interested in joining us?

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference – especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.